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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.82, 426.69 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.82, 426.69 and 271.50 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.82 : 426.69 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.82/426.69 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.82x = 426.69 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.82x = 115,846.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,846.34/284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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